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A True Story of Life Behind the Veil is another page-turner related by "Princess Sultana." A member of the royal family of Saudi Arabia, Sultana now is married to a progressive prince, but this privileged status does not protect her or her two daughters from the country's repressive laws against women. Though a devout Muslim, Sultana believes the entrenched male power structure has perverted religious doctrine to justify veiling women and depriving them of basic civil liberties. The lack of opportunity to forge equal relationships with men before and after marriage, Sultana argues, is why one of her daughters became fanatically religious and the other suffered a mental breakdown. This eye-opening account is limited to life among the royals rather than a critique of Saudi Arabian society, although Sultana describes the brutal custom of female circumcision practiced by the poor.
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All three of the books in this group (this one, "Princess" and "Princess Sultana's Circle") were extremely interesting, although "Princess" was the best. Arab women have a bad deal, even if they are rich. The book was a glimpse into a completely different way of life.
This book is the sequel to Princess. I enjoyed the first book more that I did this one, but it was interesting.
This is an outstanding sequel to The true story Princess. It offers a glimps into the life of a Saudi Arabian woman and her children.
The second in a series of books by Princess Sultana. The first book was Princess. Very interesting to hear about how her daughters do growing up in Saudi Arabia.
Who knew, that an insight into the lives of these women.
Terrific book. Couldn't put it down. I am now reading the second of the three and will also read the third one.
Excellent continuation of the series. I cannot recommend all three books highly enough. If you are at all interested in what happens in other countries. Read these books. If your curious about how Islam is in practice, READ THESE BOOKS. Be prepared to be heartbroken.
This book was very interesting to see the lives of women in the middle east. Especially in this time of war....
The sequel to Princess- Another amazing realization of life in a foreign land unknown to any "free" living woman. A must read!!
I wasn't as captivated in this book which deals more with her children than in her first book which deals mostly with her life, but it still told a great deal of the life and culture in Saudi Arabia. She seems to be a very strong woman and I applaud her for wanting to tell her story. Even though I skimmed through a few chapters of this book, it is well worth it to read along with the first book, and I look forward to reading the third and final book in the trilogy.
Fabulous book. Well written. Gives you an insight to the culture. I highly recommend it. This author took her life in her hands to write & publish it. Reeeeealy worth a listen.
A fascinating look into the life of women in Saudi Arabia. I highly recommend it. I could scarcely lay it down until I finished reading it.
